The Surface Interval Show Episode 013

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Surface Interval Episode 013 (mp3 - 20MB - 57min)
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Bear and I kick off this episode of The Surface Interval Show talking about some recent diving news:

• The bizzare death of a dive instructor in a pool training accident in Texas (story)
• The death of wreck researcher David Bright on the Andrea Doria in the US (story). David was preparing for the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Andrea Doria, a wreck which has claimed the lives of (too) many divers.
• The Yamashiro Project dive at extreme depths. Conducted by Cedric Verdier one of the speakers at the upcoming OzTek 07 Conference and Exhibition.

Speaking of OzTek,we outlined the wonderful list of guest speakers that Richard Taylor and David Strike have so far lined up. These include:

• Leigh Bishop - deep wreck photographer
• Peter Buzzacott
• John Chatterton - deep sea detective
• Kevin Gurr - rebreather innovator
• Jarrod Jablonski - extreme cave diver explorer and educator
• Simon Mitchell - diving medical guru
• Cedric Verdier - deep explorer

Before taking a break we ask for feedback about digital imaging and whether image manipulation is ok or whether true photography should be limited to what can be achieved “in camera”. Send feedback (see below) and we’ll include that in the next show.
After the break, we play an interview I did with Bob Hollis, diving equipment innovator and pioneer. Bob is the founder and CEO of Oceanic Worldwide, Aeris and is a partner in the wonderful Tawali Resort in PNG’s Milne Bay area. Bob has been diving since the 1950’s, founded Oceanic in the 1970’s and was the visionary behind the first dive computers.
In this broad discussion, Bob discusses

• His early years of diving
• The founding of Oceanic and also the role of Aeris
• Upcoming Oceanic equipment including a rebreather that emits no gas (even on ascent), heads up display mask and dive computers with built in GPS, current sensors and other features.
• The upcoming launch of a new tech diving brand - Hollis
• The vision behind Tawali - probably the world’s best equipped remote dive resort (the place is magic)
• The importance of preserving our marine environment

This was a great interview, and I encourage all divers to listen in to get a feel behind a true thought leader in diving.If you like Surface Interval, tell a friend. Also, we’d appreciate it if you’d consider popping over to PodcastAlley.com and giving us a vote, or giving us a review on iTunes or PodcastAlley.com.

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Surface Interval Episode 013 (mp3 - 20MB - 57min)
LISTEN HERE TO SURFACE INTERVAL


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